1 Continuation of medical benefits during the leave under terms similar to those of COBRA.  Protection from discharge upon return to work except for cause for a period of time depending on the length of military service.
U.S., China to Sign Paris Climate Accord in April. The United States and China confirmed this week that they will sign the Paris climate change agreement in New York on April 22, a move that officials hope will help the accord enter into force this year.
Chinaâs chief negotiator, Xie Zhenhua, in particular has been outspoken about the need to keep the principle of âcommon but differentiated responsibilitiesâ enshrined in the Paris agreement, insisting that developed countries fulfill previous commitments to provide money and technology to help the developing world fight climate change.